Baubles From "The Barn"

Of course I bought some amazing things at the barn and thought you might like to see.

A beautiful silver teapot (I seem to have a collection started and just can't stop), some dainty silver spoons and black/white toile pattern teacups.....sounds like a very vintage tea party to me.....Love the jeweled glass bottle (for my bathroom vanity) and the white frames with Laura Ashley wall paper will look awesome in my "chick room".

I found a beautiful silver ice bucket but the top is heavily rusted. I managed to remove the rust but it caused the finish to discolor. I plan to paint it (silver) and will share the outcome in a future post. Here is what the bucket looked like when I spied it during the Blog-Her Party......

I look forward to returning to La Maison Rustique next month......I ALWAYS come home happy.

Debbie Kay

Road Trip to Arizona State University

I have been away on a very difficult and yet rewarding trip to send my daughter (my first born) off to college. It was a 6 hour drive to Tempe, with a few stops along the way. My daughter just had to stop and have her picture taken under this sign......I can't imagine picking up ANY hitchhikers, much less, one near a prison.....YIKES!

We had to stop to eat along the way. My daughter enjoys "dining" rather than "grabbing a bite to go" and of course my little guy will eat anywhere at anytime.....

We arrived on Wednesday and she couldn't wait to move into her dorm. I left her there to organize and unpack and she amazed me. When I came back a few hours later, she had moved all of her things in and was ready to begin her new life in college.....I am so proud of her!!!

They don't give you much room for your stuff but they give you enough room from which to learn how to share (with your roommate), compromise (she always had her own room as a child), respect others (slob vs. neat freak), and most of all enjoy this time in your life.....they are quite possibly the "best years of your life".

My sweet daughter and future lawyer.....the sky is the limit!

Debbie Kay

A Beautiful Day With Beautiful Friends Sharing Beautiful Treasures

I ventured out to "La Maison Rustique" in beautiful wine country Temecula yesterday and had an amazing time with my dear blogging friends at the 1st annual Blog-Her party. Vendors traveled from near and far to sell their vintage wares.....I rubbed elbows with some very famous bloggers like Catiena from Vintage Housewife(middle) and RuthAnn from Warm Pie Happy Home(right) and of course one of my favorite barn babes Sherry from Prairie Home (left). WOW these ladies are "very vintage" and "very friendly" bloggers who made me feel very warm and welcome in their world......

Dear sweet Joy from The Vintage Rabbit was working her little fingers to the bone calculating the sales and "making change".......she is such a sweet friend and I am so grateful to have met her through the blogging network.

The lovely Miss Sherry worked her pretty vintage self all day to make the Blog-Her party a success.

After strolling through the barn (around 10 times) it was time for the food. The ladies put out a lovely spread of delectable salads, mini quiche and finger sandwiches......

The food went fast, I forgot to get a "before" picture but the "after" picture says it all.

Thank you Sherry (right) and Joy (middle) (thats me on the left) for a lovely day in beautiful Temecula with one-of-a-kind friends.....you are all very special to me..... I didn't get a picture of Linda "the barn goddess" but want to say thank you for your hospitality, I enjoyed the party immensly.

Til next time,

Debbie Kay

Fabulous Five

Just a quick post to share what I found on the $5.00 table in this little antique store next to where I work. These adorable shabby chic mirrors were only $5.00 each....what a steal.

Been a busy week for me, I am going through a lot of changes in my personal life.....perhaps when the time is right, I will share but for now please keep checking in on my blog. I will post as my time affords.

Just want to remind those who are in the area, La Maison Rustique is having the first ever Blog-Her party this Saturday August 16th in Temecula. If you can make it, you will not be disappointed. The barn babes have so many beautiful vintage items for sale and the party should prove to be a blast.

Thank you for visiting,

Debbie Kay